Think It Over

David Goetsch is a Marine Corps veteran and member of the Florida Veteran's Hall of Fame (Class of 2016). Dr. Goetsch is a professor of business, Christian counselor, and author of seventy-six books. Several of his books are best-sellers that have been translated into various foreign languages. Oliver North is a combat decorated U.S. Marine, founder of small businesses and holder of three U.S. patents. For seventeen years he was a syndicated columnist and host of War Stories on FOX News Channel. North has authored more than twenty best-selling books and is co-founder of Freedom Alliance. North says his greatest achievement is being, 'the God-fearing husband of one, father of four, and grandfather of eighteen.'

Introduction
1.What is critical thinking and why is it important?
2. Behaviors critical thinkers must avoid
3. Recognize bias in the message
4.Evaluate the motives of people
5. Distinguish between explanations and rationalizations
6. Do your homework research the facts
7. Distinguish between real solutions and short-term expedients
8. Separate facts from opinions
9. Apply common sense
10. Recognize and reject ad hominem arguments
11. Do not give in to the cancel culture
12. Recognize and reject oversimplification
13. Recognize when people avoid inconvenient truths and uncomfortable facts
14. Recognize and reject distorted conclusions
15. Do not be afraid to think critically
16. Learn how to argue productively
17. Learn how to recognize distorted content from artificial intelligence
18. The Bible as the only real source of truth
Epilogue